Designing Life

 

"The good life is a process, not a state of being.

It is a direction, not a destination."

Carl Rogers

There have been exceptional artists and scientists that have had abbreviated lives, but left powerful imprints. This would be reason enough to stay in the moment, creating to the the best of our abilities. With the set of tools before us, we can make a mark in this world that may not be recognized for years to come.

Regarding life as a process, what we accomplish today may stand alone or be improved upon with forward movement. It would seem that reserving our desires for some magical retirement age is a waste of time and a risk. When we carefully and creatively breath in life with every step, an enhanced life is developed.

We are not all artists, but we have choice as to how we design our lives. Our creative spirit differs from person to person. It is through personal choosing that a deeper meaning begins to flow through our lives. In this given moment, stimulate a portion of the self that will trigger self-realization and joy! 

Screeching Crows

"The curious paradox is that when I accept myself

just as I am, then I can change."

Carl Rogers

Deep in thought, I wandered through a field.  The sun was invigorating on my face and the gentle breeze seemed to blow my blues away.  I became aware of an annoying noise coming from a leafless dead tree.  Perched upon the branches were crows screeching at each other.  Their harsh caws grated on my freshly established serenity.

I turned, seeking another direction hoping to regain my peaceful state of mind.  I looked up in to the blue sky watching the fluffy clouds gently pass by. A hawk caught my eye as it flew by.  The wings were stretched guiding the flight of this magnificent bird.  I felt the creature's sense of freedom, and I began to soar into the sky with it.  

As I followed the path back out of the field, I knew like the birds, life has its fair share of screeching crows.  My experience was a waking dream, showing me how I withdraw from screeching chaos and seek a path offering pauses of silence and freedom.  It is with this understanding that I can embrace myself, but still be open to the discoveries while traveling in different fields.